Human Resources Advisor - Antrim & Newtownabbey Borough Council - Antrim
Are you an experienced HR professional and considering a move into the Public Sector? Then this could be the ideal role for you as Riada are working with Antrim & Newtownabbey Borough Council as they are seek to hire a new HR Advisor.
About the role:
* £16.90 per hour
* Location: Antrim Civic Centre
* Monday to Friday
* Holidays: 37 days pro rata
* Duration: Up to 18 months pending review
* Public Sector
* Please note closing date for this vacancy is Tuesday 9th June at 5pm - however you can register your interest for other upcoming vacancies by applying today
What you'll be doing in this role:
* To provide first line advice and support to applicants, employees and managers, where appropriate, on HR queries and enquiries.
* Represent the Human Resources section at departmental operational meetings advising/guiding supervisors answering queries and scheduling
Human Resources activities for that department.
* Undertake projects as allocated by the Human Resources Managers when appropriate gathering relevant information, preparing reports and making recommendations to improve service delivery and promote innovative developments for the section.
* Attend meetings of Managers and individual employees in reviews of sickness or other absences.
* Prepare referrals to Occupational Health.
* Write and review job advertisements, job descriptions and personnel specifications as required.
* Review all job descriptions before advertising posts which are vacant.
* Ensure job advertisements are sent to the advertising agent, internet service provider and Training and Employment Agency where appropriate.
What requirements are needed for this role:
* Chartered Institute of Personnel Development (CIPD) level 3 qualified
* Consideration may be given to applicants who do not hold the above qualification but who can demonstrate using specific examples a minimum to 4 years' experience a willingness to work toward to achieving the qualification
* 2 years' HR experience in each of the following:
* Providing first line advice and support to applicants, employees and managers on HR matters.
* Experience in recruitment and selection procedures for staff
* Inputting information accurately, production of letters, reports and other documents.
In the absence of the CIPD qualification 4 years' experience is required
* Excellent organisational skills with the ability to prioritise and work on own initiative.
* Good level of written and verbal communication skills
* Ability to work accurately and at pace.
* Effective interpersonal skills with ability to liaise effectively with all levels of staff and management
* Working knowledge of a wide range of computerised office systems.
* Full current driving licence or, if a disability prevents driving, access to a suitable form of transport to enable the duties of the post to be carried out.
Riada Resourcing is an equal opportunities employer.